I wouldn't spend the money on marketing to buyers.

It might be possible to prevail in small claims court - if you knew where to serve her and felt like spending your time suiing her...

the meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of every month, on the 4th Tuesday they also have RE 101. let me know next time your in town during one of those times the milwaukee area is great if you have some time to spend there!

You have a crap ton of forms, pay quarterly withholding/self-employment tax/payroll tax, give yourself a W-2, and so be prepared to spend money hiring a CPA and a payroll program/service.

If she moves out because you want a security deposit, you are going to have to spend money fixing the place back up to re-rent.

You did "bird dog" it for him, so try to get two things out of this: "bird dog" referral reward, and to learn the biz by having permission to observe the rehab.Or you could be spiteful instead.I would never subscribe to being anyones doormat, while I wouldnt spend much time burning and stewing, I would definitely make sure anyone I know and they know in the business are aware of this clown and his practice.

My personal opinion is that you are spending too much of your own time rehabbing your properties yourself.

In terms of the amount of time I spend managing my rentals, I probably spend a few hours a month on them.

(I get bored too and find myself constantly looking for new projects, which is where I end up spending most of my time in RE.)

I'm heading there in mid April and will spend a day in Tempe.